Osteotomy Lower Limb Treatment in India

Ananya Kumar, a 28-year-old professional dancer...

Ananya Kumar, a 28-year-old professional dancer and dance teacher, had lived with a noticeable inward bowing of her right leg since childhood. While manageable in her youth, over the past three years, she developed increasing pain on the inner side of her right knee, especially after rehearsals. Her knee began to buckle occasionally, threatening her career. An orthopedic surgeon diagnosed her with progressive varus deformity and early-stage medial compartment osteoarthritis. He recommended a high tibial osteotomy to realign her leg, shift weight off the damaged inner knee, and preserve her joint, allowing her to continue dancing. The surgery was daunting, and the initial recovery, six weeks on crutches, intense physical therapy, was physically and emotionally grueling. Ananya feared she might never dance the same way again. However, after nine months of dedicated rehab, the pain was gone. She gradually returned to teaching and, eventually, to performing. The relief from constant pain was profound, and regaining her strength and artistry brought a deep sense of resilience and triumph over her condition.